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    Add Bluetooth Internal

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by reasonabledave, Apr 27, 2008.

  1. reasonabledave

    reasonabledave Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a retail FZ430E that did not come with internal Bluetooth, does anyone know how to acquire the Bluetooth daugter card, or any suggestions to that end? (no dongles here! ) :p
    Thanks
     
    reasonabledave, Apr 27, 2008
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  2. Angelic

    Angelic Kickin' back :3

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    As long as the specs for the laptop allowed for an internal bluetooth card (which most do), its possible to install one yourself. Try to find where your wireless card is located, since the bluetooth is usually situated like right next to/under it/with it. If it looks like you can do it yourself, just buy a seperate internal card
    and plug it in. It shouldnt be too difficult.
     
    Angelic, Apr 27, 2008
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    reasonabledave Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, I should have worded my question a bit more thoughtfully.......
    I assumed that, as all FZs seem to come endowed with the Bluetooth radio.
    Mine actually has the software and drivers pre-installed. What I really need is help in obtaining the actual part.
     
    reasonabledave, Apr 28, 2008
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